Everything you need to know about Fleur East 🙌
Get to know our very own Fleur East from Hits Radio Breakfast
Join Fleur East every weekday morning from 6am as she wakes up the UK on Hits Radio Breakfast, with James Barr and Producer Matt! You don't want to miss their Breakfast Show, which is always full of celebrity interviews, fun and games, as well as the biggest hits and the biggest throwbacks!
Find out everything you need to know about singer, presenter and new mum Fleur East - including TV shows she's been on such as Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, her best moments from Strictly Come Dancing, her biggest songs and new music. Check out what she's up to now, including joining Strictly: It Takes Two as co-host and welcoming her first baby!
Who is Fleur East?
Fleur is a talented singer and presenter, known for hits like 'Sax' and 'Size' as well as numerous TV appearances.
What does Fleur East do now?
As well as appearing on a number of TV shows including the 2022 series of Strictly Come Dancing, you'll find Fleur co-hosting the weekday Breakfast Show on Hits Radio!
In early 2023, she performed on the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour across the UK, as well as playing a headline show in London in March.
She was also back on Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway in 2023.
Fleur was then announced as Rylan Clark's replacement on Strictly: It Takes Two, joining Janette Manrara.
Is Fleur East still on Hits Radio?
She is and you can catch Fleur East on Hits Radio Breakfast every weekday morning, from 6am until 10am, alongside James and Producer Matt. The trio also present a show on Saturday mornings from 9am until midday.
When did Fleur East join Hits Radio?
Fleur joined Hits Radio Breakfast in July 2019 and she was late on her very first day! The others arrived at the Hits Radio studio bright and early to prepare for their first show, however when Fleur didn't turn up on time they began to worry. But it turns out she was just making an incredible entrance...
What is Fleur East's Rap Roulette?
Fleur East has a feature called Rap Roulette. Each week she is given a topic to write a rap about in 24 hours, she then performs it on the Hits Radio Breakfast show. Below is one of Fleur's best Rap Roulettes, which struck a chord with many listeners.
Watch Fleur East rap about Black Lives Matter:
What TV shows has Fleur East been on?
While Fleur started out on The X Factor, she's also been on many other TV shows. Fleur competed on Strictly Come Dancing in 2022, along with Kym Marsh, KISS presenter Tyler West, Loose Women star Kaye Adams and more, making it all the way through to the Final.
Fleur appeared on I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here in 2018 and finished in 4th place, with football manager Harry Redknapp taking the crown.
She also appeared on Don't Rock The Boat in 2020. Along with 11 other celebrities, Fleur took on the challenge of rowing the length of the UK over five 60 minute episodes. With Fleur on the show were Love Island winner Jack Fincham, The Pussycat Dolls member Kimberly Wyatt, sports presenter and Olympic gold medalist Denise Lewis OBE and more.
Fleur East went on to present TV show The Void in 2021 with Diversity star Ashley Banjo. She described it as: "A hybrid between Total Wipeout and Gladiators, like fused together."
After Rylan Clark stepped down from co-hosting Strictly: It Takes Two, after four years, Fleur joined the show alongside co-host Janette Manrara.
Then, in September 2023, she was announced to take on the role of Miss Meesha, an inspirational new music teacher, on the BBC Three series Phoenix Rise.
Fleur East on Strictly Come Dancing
As mentioned above, Fleur performed on Strictly Come Dancing. Our very own Hits Radio presenter joined the line-up for the prestigious show and it was so exciting watching her take to the ballroom dance floor each week.
A few days into her training, Fleur opened up about her 'respect and admiration' for the pro dancers on Strictly. She shared some photos of herself and the contestants wearing their outfits for the show.
Fleur captioned the photos: 'After just a few days of training I cannot tell you how much respect and admiration I have for the pro dancers on @bbcstrictly !! The dancing is no joke, but I am soaking up every second! Only 1 week to go and my strictly journey officially begins. I can’t wait to tell you who my partner is now, the secrets are killing me! 😂❤️🪩✨'.
Who was Fleur East's partner in Strictly Come Dancing?
Before her dance partner was revealed, Fleur wrote on Instagram: 'Only 1 week to go and my strictly journey officially begins. I can’t wait to tell you who my partner is now, the secrets are killing me! 😂❤️🪩✨'.
She also shared how hard it had been to keep the secret and the lengths she had gone to to not reveal any details.
Watch Fleur talk about keeping her Strictly partner a secret:
It was announced on the pre-recorded launch show on Friday 23rd September that Fleur had been paired with Strictly pro Vito Coppola and the pair danced up a storm together for 13 weeks all the way to the Final, earning the nickname Fleurito.
Is Fleur East a professional dancer?
Fleur has great rhythm and is a fantastic dancer but before Strictly Come Dancing she hadn't had dance training. While on Loose Women, Fleur spoke about being in the dance off, saying: "It’s hard not to take it personally but to tell you the truth I’m not a trained dancer no matter what anybody thinks. I’ve never been to stage school. I don’t know what toe is, what heel is… (Vito) will tell you, I don’t know any of it.
“I’ve literally just been winging it to be honest. The thing is when you sing, you have the mic in your hand. You’re controlling the vocals, you can't really move that much to be honest. It’s like smoke and mirrors - you’ve got dancers behind you and If I’ve ever done a music video and I can’t get a dance move, they’ll change it because I'm the singer. I’ve never had to do anything I can’t do.”
Fleur East and Vito Coppola get perfect score on Strictly Come Dancing
After an incredible performance to a Destiny's Child Megamix, Fleur and Vito scored the first 40 of the 2022 series in Week Nine!
Watch Fleur East and Vito Coppola dance to 'Destiny's Child Megamix':
This comes after the pair scored and impressive 39 points the week before for their Samba to 'Hot, Hot,Hot'. Fleur was on a roll!
James Barr and Producer Matt surprise Fleur in Blackpool
Ahead of her performance in the Blackpool Tower Ballroom, the Hits Live Breakfast team took Fleur onto the promenade to show her a flyover with a plane pulling a 'Vote Fleur' banner! She was so touched by the gesture, saying: "It looks so good guys I’m actually quite emotional. I don’t know if it’s the wind in my eye or I’m actually crying – you’re amazing, you absolutely smashed it. This is so cool."
Fleur East gets into the Strictly Come Dancing Final
The Semi Final saw two routines from Fleur and Vito, and although they ended up in the dance off with Will Mellor and Nancy Xu, three out of the four judges chose to keep Fleur and Vito in the competition.
Fleur's surprise ahead of the Strictly Final
To show Fleur just how many people were rooting for her, we gathered up messages of support from her friends and family and even brought her Uncle Sean into the studio to surprise her!
Fleur East in the Strictly Come Dancing Final
After 12 weeks of dancing, Fleur and Vito earned their spot on the Strictly Final! They competed against Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu, Helen Skelton and Gorka Márquez, and Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal for the Glitterball Trophy.
Watch Fleur and Vito dance their Couple's Choice in the Final:
Hamza and Jowita were crowned the winners, but Fleur and Vito put on three incredible performances which landed them at the top of the leaderboard and we're so proud of them!
Take a look through some of the best Fleurito moments:
Take a look at Fleur East's career highlights:
The X Factor (2005)
Fleur East was a contestant on The X Factor back in 2005 as part of Addictiv Ladies. The group consisted of Fleur with her childhood friends, Nicola Owusu-Akontoh, Stephanie Yamson and Vivienne Umeh. They were mentored by Simon Cowell, but were eliminated in week one.
The band went their separate ways after taking part in The X Factor.
Tour with DJ Fresh (2012)
Fleur sang on DJ Fresh's song 'Turn It Up' and toured with the DJ throughout 2012. Speaking about her performance at V Festival with the 'Hot Right Now' DJ, Fleur said, "We got the chance to perform on the 4 Music stage in place of Nicki Minaj (who couldn't make it) and it was an incredible experience!! There were something like 60, 000 people in the audience and it was so surreal."
The X Factor (2014)
Fleur returned to The X Factor as a solo contestant in 2014, this time she had more success on the show, getting all the way through to the final. Fleur's first song on the show was John Legend's 'Ordinary People', which gave her three 'yes' votes.
'Uptown Funk' performance on The X Factor (2014)
In the semi-final of The X Factor, Fleur performed 'Uptown Funk' by Mark Ronson featuring Bruno Mars. Although not released as an official single by Fleur, the song was so popular with the audience that it went to Number 1 on the iTunes chart. Fleur became the first X Factor contestant to reach Number 1 during the competition.
Debut single 'Sax' (2015)
'Sax' was Fleur East's debut single after The X Factor. The song was a massive hit in 2015. The song reached Number 3 in the UK and was certified Platinum. Speaking about her debut song, she said she wanted her music to be fun to listen to and that's what 'Sax' is for her.
Debut album 'Love, Sax and Flashbacks' (2015)
In the same year that Fleur had huge success with 'Sax', she released her debut album, 'Love, Sax and Flashbacks'. The album reached Number 14 in the UK and featured 12 songs, including her hits 'Sax' and The X Factor song 'Uptown Funk'. Nine of the 12 songs on 'Love, Sax and Flashbacks' were co-written by Fleur.
Fleur East appeared on I'm a Celebrity (2018)
In 2018, Fleur was back in the public eye appearing on series 18 of I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! The radio presenter was eliminated 8th, from the show that was eventually won by Harry Redknapp. Fleur later said that they were like family.
In the Jungle Arms, the campmates took part in a little karaoke, when Fleur's song 'Sax' came on and they all tried to learn her dance routine, but Harry wasn't convinced.
Fleur East joined Hits Radio (2019)
Fleur joined Hits Radio's breakfast show in July 2019. She was late on her very first day, but arrived in style. While Greg and James were at the Hits Radio studio bright and early to prepare for their first show, Fleur had to explain why she was "running a little bit late" and ended up speeding along Manchester's canals in a speedboat, finally arriving at Hits Radio.
Fleur surprises fans with a performance at Hits Live (2019)
Fleur took to the stage for a surprise performance at Hits Live Birmingham, performing 'Sax' and 'Size'. Armed with dancers, pyrotechnics and amazing vocals, Fleur looked phenomenal with her changed-up hairstyle.
'Size' was used in a TV advert (2019)
'Size' was the ever-catchy release from Fleur in the autumn of 2019. The song was also featured in the Debenhams Christmas advert.
Fleur reveals dates Fleur East: The Fearless Experience (2020)
Fleur's first UK headline tour, 'Fleur East: The Fearless Experience', was announced in early 2020, however unfortunately due to the Coronavirus pandemic it has been postponed.
Fleur confirms first song of 2020, 'Lucky' (2020)
'Lucky' fuses rhythmic percussion, smooth vocals and a pulsating bass line. Speaking about her excitement for her new release, Fleur said: "I'm really excited for people to hear 'Lucky'. It's such an uplifting, feel good song with a positive message. It's all about being grateful for the blessings you have in your life, and understanding that everything worth having is hard work."
Fleur annnounces second album 'Fearless' (2020)
After much teasing, Fleur East has confirmed her second album will be called 'Fearless' and out in March 2020. Her album is now available to pre-order and features her songs from the past few years, including her most recent, 'Lucky'.
Fleur releases 'Not Alone' to raise money for the NHS (2020)
Fleur's song, 'Not Alone' was initially written for an exclusive performance on The One Show, encouraging viewers to stay at home amidst the Coronavirus crisis. However, after getting so much attention online, she's decided to write an extra verse and chorus so the song can be released to raise money for the NHS. 💙
Fleur East's Black Lives Matter Rap Roulette (2020)
With incredibly powerful lyrics such as, 'People fear for their lives through the shade they were painted / Can you see the picture has been tainted?' Fleur's Rap Roulette was described as 'brilliant' and 'powerful' by Hits Radio listeners.
Fleur launches The Reality of Reality TV with Fleur East (2020)
Hits Radio Breakfast presenter Fleur East, who has been on a number of reality TV shows herself, takes us behind-the-scenes with her podcast The Reality of Reality TV with Fleur East.
Don't Rock The Boat (2020)
In November 2020 Fleur East took part in TV show Don't Rock The Boat. She was part of the winning red team along with Tom Watson, Jodie Kidd, Craig Charles, Victoria Pendleton CBE and Adam Thomas.
Fleur East releases 'You're Christmas To Me' (2020)
Fleur East released 'You're Christmas To Me' in December 2020. The song came about after a 'spontaneous studio session'.
Fleur hosts The Void alongside Ashley Banjo (2021)
Fleur East launched her show The Void alongside Ashley Banjo. Those taking part faced mental and physical challenges whilst trying not to fall into The Void, a 520,000-litre water tank which stretches across the arena floor in the seven-part series.
Fleur East appears on Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (2021 and 2022)
Fleur East joined Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway for the 2021 series, giving away holidays to lucky viewers! She returned for the 2022 series to give away even more getaways.
Fleur East stars in musical film Tomorrow Morning (2022)
Fleur East starred in musical film Tomorrow Morning which was released on 6th September at selected cinemas. The film is about one couple seen in two separate timelines, a decade apart.
Fleur East joins Strictly Come Dancing (2022)
In August 2022, it was announced that Fleur East would join Strictly Come Dancing. Speaking about the announcement the Hits Radio presenter said: "I'm equally nervous and thrilled to be part of this year's Strictly line up. I'm excited to learn new skills and I want to soak up every moment of this magical experience. It's such an honour to be on the show after years of watching it with my Father who loved it so much."
Speaking about how she's found her Strictly journey so far, Fleur said: 'I'm dancing for a minimum of seven hours a day - it's hardcore! But the thing is you don't even realise you're dancing that long because you're enjoying it and you're focusing on getting the steps right and then before you know it it's over. I'm really enjoying Strictly but if I'm honest it's been a lot harder than I thought it would be - in terms of my fitness levels and what my body feels like.
"And learning the technique has been really, really difficult but above all of that I've just loved the experience, learning new dances, learning from Vito, building relationships with everyone I'm doing the show with. It's just so much fun'
Fleur gets her first 10s on Strictly Come Dancing (2022)
In Week Four, Fleur and her partner Vito performed the first Argentine Tango of the series. They danced to 'Paint it Black' by Ciara and it earned Fleur two 10s from the judges, placing them 2nd on the leaderboard.
Fleur East heads to Blackpool for Strictly Come Dancing
We brought the Hits Radio Breakfast show to you live from Blackpool ahead of Fleur taking to the Blackpool Tower Ballroom floor for Strictly Come Dancing. James and Producer Matt had a touching gesture in store as they arranged a flyover with a 'Vote Fleur' banner to surprsie her with.
Fleur East gets first 40 of Strictly 2022
Having scored an impressive 39 in Week Eight, Fleur and Vito came back even stronger with their Couple's Choice to 'Destiny's Child Megamix', which earned them a score of 40! Taking place at the iconic Blackpool Tower Ballroom, it was the first perfect score of the 2022 series - go Fleur!
Fleur East becomes a Strictly Come Dancing Finalist
After 12 weeks of stunning dance routines, Fleur East and her dance partner Vito Coppola made it to the Strictly Come Dancing Final along with Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal, Helen Skelton and Gorka Márquez, as well as Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu.
Fleur gets a surprise visit from a special guest
We had a few surprises in store for Fleur on her last Hits Radio Breakfast Show before the Strictly Final, as we played her recorded messages of support from her family and friends. Then we surprised her with a visit from her Uncle Sean.
Fleur was left feeling emotional and said: "I think we really needed something like this, Strictly has just bought so much joy to our family's lives and it came at the perfect time. And the fact that it was Dad's favourite show was the best thing and it means so much more for that reason."
Fleur East and Vito Coppola in the Strictly Final
Fleur and Vito performed a Samba, their Couple's Choice and a Showdance in the Final, two of which earned them a perfect score! Overall they got an incredible 119/120 from the judges but unfortunately were not crowned the winners.
Hamza and Jowita took home the Glitterball Trophy as the 2022 winners.
Fleur reflects on her Strictly journey
Following the Strictly Final, Fleur and Vito shared a post, thanking fans for their support and looking back on their time on the show.
Posting a photo of themselves, they wrote: 'Wow! What a ride! This entire experience has been incredible. We made memories we will cherish forever, friends we will keep for a lifetime and shared moments that are priceless. Congratulations to Hamza and Jowita for winning, we are so happy for you! But above all else, we feel like we won because we found each other. Thank you for all of your support and love. Thank you Strictly, for the adventure of a lifetime. ❤️✨🪩'.
We are so proud of Fleur and Vito!
Fleur announces 'Count The Ways' single
In December 2022, Fleur announced she would be bringing out a new single called 'Count The Ways' which she released in January 2023! This is the first of the big music plans she has promised fans.
On the Hits Radio Breakfast Show, she teased: "There's a lot more music coming from me! I've been really inspired this year and I've written some new songs and played them to Vito in rehearsals and got his approval. And I've booked him for my next music video so he's all ready for that!"
Her return to music also includes a headline show at Union Chapel in London on 16th March 2023.
Fleur East is announced for Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour
In January and February 2023, Fleur will be dancing her way across the UK as part of the Strictly Come Dancing Live Tour. She will be performing with her partner Vito and the line-up also includes Helen Skelton and Kai Widdrington, Will Mellor and Nancy Xu, Molly Rainford and Carlos Gu, Ellie Simmonds and Nikita Kuzmin, Tyler West and Dianne Buswell and Hamza Yassin and Jowita Przystal.
Looking ahead to the shows, Fleur said: "As a huge Strictly fan, being part of the TV competition has been an unbelievable experience and I'm absolutely over the moon to have the chance to get back into those fabulous sequinned outfits for the live tour next year!"
Fleur East tops Heat's Fit List 2023
As well as showing off her incredible moves while on Strictly Come Dancing, Fleur also proved her fitness levels, especially while juggling training, performing and hosting the Hits Radio Breakfast show.
She bagged the top spot on Heat World's Fit List and commented on some of the physical challenges she's taken on: "Strictly is definitely up there, but when I did Don't Rock The Boat (the ITV show where celebs rowed the length of Britain) – that was so hard. The repetitive movement of rowing for hours on end was crazy. I had a moment where I realised that fitness was part of my life and wasn't just something to help me look good, then I just started to embrace more challenges, as I want to see how far my body can go and how strong I can actually be."
In 2022, Fleur also launched her own fitness programme through fitness brand SWEAT with a workout called Energising HIIT with Fleur.
Fleur East released 'Count The Ways'
In 2023, Fleur released her song 'Count The Ways', which had a fantastic music video full of 70s vibes. She also had a headline gig in London which sold out!
Fleur East lands TV acting role
Fleur East lands the role of Miss Meesha in the BBC Three series Phoenix Rise. Her role will appear on screen in 2024.
Fleur East in the film Tomorrow Morning
Fleur East starred in Tomorrow Morning, a musical film, which came out on 6th September. The film also stars West End and Broadway star Samantha Barks, with Holby City's Ramin Karimloo, Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again's Omid Djalili, Eastenders star Anita Dobson.
Fleur East's podcast
Adding another string to her bow in 2020, Fleur hosted a podcast called The Reality of Reality TV where she spoke to some of the biggest names in reality TV to find out how much is real, and how much is fake. Season one is available to listen back to wherever you get your podcasts! Here's a taste of the stars who appeared...
Episode 1: RuPauls' Drag Race UK winner - The Vivienne
In Episode 1 is all about RuPaul's Drag Race UK, the gruelling work involved in the show, why drag is not just fab make-up and a gorgeous body, and what REALLY happened in that 'red wig and silver dress' moment. 👀
Next episode lands Tuesday 14th July, make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out.
Episode 2: The X Factor's Janet Devlin
"Do I swallow that, or be the girl who throws up on national television?" Quite the conundrum for Janet Devlin, singer-songwriter, and finalist on The X Factor, who joins Fleur East on The Reality of Reality TV.
Episode 3: Alison Hammond
Alison Hammond has been on a lot of Reality TV shows, but there are some she wouldn't go on, Fleur East caught up with her to find out what she wouldn't go on.
Episode 4: Love Island's Amber Gill
Since leaving the famous Love Island villa, Amber has remained in the public eye, so we were over the moon to have her join The Reality of Reality TV with Fleur East, when she revealed how she really felt after THAT Casa Amor moment.
Episode 5: Vas J Morgan
Vas J Morgan is known for appearing on The Only Way In Essex (TOWIE) between 2014 – 2019 as well as Celebs Go Dating, so we couldn't wait to hear his realities of Reality TV.
Episode 6: JB Gill
JLS singer JB Gill admitted that they saw The X Factor almost as a last resort. The band had been working together for 18 months before they went on the programme, but as JB explained they'd tried every avenue before.
Episode 7: Harry Redknapp
Coming from a background of football, Harry Redknapp seemed an unlikely contestant on I'm A Celebrity when he took part two years ago, but he describes his experience on the show as life-changing, saying he, "Learnt to laugh again."
Episode 8: Vicky Pattison
Former Geordie Shore star and I'm a Celebrity winner, Vicky Pattison joined Fleur East to talk about her experiences of Reality TV and how two of the biggest shows she's been on differed in their support and preparation.
Episode 9: Jordan and Perri from Diversity
Jordan Banjo and Perri Kiely are part of the very successful Britain's Got Talent winning group Diversity, and have opened up to Fleur East on her podcast The Reality of Reality TV with Fleur East about the hate they received and how they dealt with the haters.
Episode 10: Kerry Katona
Kerry Katona needs no introduction and in her own words, 'you hear before you see her!'. Through highs and lows, husbands and children, she's been gracing our reality TV screens for almost twenty years. So in the final episode of this series of The Reality of Reality TV with Fleur East, she speaks openly and honestly to one of our absolute Queens of Reality TV.
As well as hosting her own podcast, Fleur also featured on Grazia's Life Advice Podcast, where she spoke about her positive attitude to life in general which comes from one legendary source, and how it takes much more than just talent to succeed in a talent show.
Go behind-the-scenes of Hits Radio with Fleur East
Fleur also has her own vlog, and gave fans a behind-the-scenes tour of her show at Hits Radio in September 2019. In the video, fans can follow Fleur as she gets ready to present the show.
When was Fleur East on The Chase?
In 2019 Fleur East took part in The Chase Celebrity Special alongside former I'm a Celebrity campmates Rita Simons, Malique Thompson-Dwyer, and The Vamps' James McVey.
Unfortunately for Malique and Rita, they were unable to defeat the chaser whilst Fleur and James were caught by Anne Hegerty!
Is Fleur East a singer?
She is! Fleur has been singing for most of her life and explained: "Spice Girls 'Wannabe' was the first record I ever bought when I was about 10 or 11. I used to take out the sleeves from the CD and sit there and learn the lyrics inside out, practice my autograph and imagine that one day I was going to be a singer."
Fleur also revealed what it has been like getting to interview artists who inspired her own music career. She explained to Jackie Brambles: "When I was first doing covers on my YouTube channel years ago, I used to always sing Ed (Sheeran) songs because I loved him as a songwriter, and he was a huge inspiration for me. Now I’m on my Hits Radio Breakfast Show interviewing him and you just think life is crazy and magical in so many ways."
What songs has Fleur East released?
Before being the Hits Radio Breakfast Show presenter, Fleur was known for being on shows such as The X Factor and I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here. But she is also a talented singer and has released two studio albums. Some of her biggest songs are 'Sax', 'Favourite Thing' and 'Lucky'.
Is Fleur East bringing out new music?
In 2023, Fleur revealed that she had big music plans, and we might even be seeing her Strictly partner Vito Coppola getting involved! She said: "There’s a lot more music coming from me! I’ve been really inspired this year and I’ve written some new songs and played them to Vito in rehearsals and got his approval. And I’ve booked him for my next music video so he’s all ready for that!"
She brought out her new song on 27th January 2023 called 'Count The Ways'. She said of the song: "I’m really, really happy with it I love it. I love to sing. Doing everything I do is fun but music will always be my first love."
Listen to 'Count The Ways:
Although Fleur didn't release any other music in 2023, she did record some. In January 2024 she told her fans that she's recorded some music and will release it when the time is right.
Is Fleur bringing out an album?
Fleur already has two albums under her belt, but for now, she will only be releasing singles. She told us: "There’s a vault of songs that are sitting there, so many. I think every now and again everyone goes back into the vault and in the moment you just go ‘ah yeah this is a good one, I forgot about it’. I think the songs call you.
"I’m just going to release songs, I’m going to release singles, because I’m independent now. I’m doing it all myself, I’m funding it all myself. I can just release songs as and when. You’re going to hear a lot more."
How exciting!
When is Fleur East on tour?
In 2020 Fleur East announced her first headline tour in the UK, performing in Manchester, London, Glasgow and Oxford, called Fleur East: The Fearless Experience. However, unfortunately due to Coronavirus, Fleur's tour was postponed.
She had a headline show on 16th March 2023 at Union Chapel in London, which sold out! 👏
Who was Fleur East on The X Factor with?
Fleur East has been on The X Factor twice. Fleur first competed on the second series of The X Factor in 2005, as part of girl group Addictiv Ladies.
After being eliminated from the competition, Fleur returned to The X Factor in 2014 as a solo artist. This time around she had more success and reached the final, coming second to Ben Haenow.
She revealed to Jackie Brambles that before she returned to The X Factor, she was on the verge of giving up her singing dreams: "I’d tried so many things. I’d had a record deal with a dance label, I’d toured with DJ Fresh, I was on the TV shows – all the things you would expect would be the start of a huge career – but my parents were like ‘OK is there anything else you think you could consider doing?’ but anytime I even thought about going down a different path music always pulled me back.
"When I did The X Factor in 2014, I just needed the right people to see me. I’d done my apprenticeship; I’d honed my craft and just needed the right opportunity, and The X Factor was it."
Did Fleur East release 'Uptown Funk'?
Although not released as an official single by Fleur, she performed 'Uptown Funk' on The X Factor in 2014. Fleur became the first X Factor contestant to reach Number 1 in the UK iTunes Store chart during the competition, after having success with her performance of Mark Ronson's single featuring Bruno Mars.
WATCH: Fleur East's fantastic performance of 'Uptown Funk'
When did 'Sax' by Fleur East come out?
'Sax' was Fleur East's debut single after she was a finalist in The X Factor. The song came out in November 2015 and was a massive hit, reaching Number 3 in the UK and being certified Platinum. Speaking about her debut song, Fleur said that she wanted her music to be fun to listen to and that's what 'Sax' is for her.
What are the lyrics to Fleur East's song 'Sax'?
'Sax' starts with the lyrics...
'I met a boy last week tryna run that game
'Made it sound so sweet when he say my name
'I said boy, stop, run it back
You can talk that talk but can you play that sax?'
Watch 'Sax' by Fleur East?
When did Fleur East release 'Favourite Thing'?
After a short break, Fleur released her comeback single 'Favourite Thing' in January 2019. 'Favourite Thing' was released shortly after Fleur had taken part in I'm a Celebrity, and was her first new music since 'More and More' in 2016.
WATCH: The music video for Fleur East's 'Favourite Thing'
Was one of Fleur East's songs used on an advert?
Yes, Fleur East's 'Size' was released in November 2019 and featured on a Debenhams advert. Fleur did a surprise performance of 'Size' at Hits Live Birmingham in November 2019. Have a listen to the catchy tune below.
Fleur East's song 'Lucky'
Fleur released her song 'Lucky' on 31st January 2020. 'Lucky' was the follow-up to 'Size' and was co-written by Fleur. She describes it as: '"An uplifting, feel good song with a positive message."
The Hits Radio presenter went on to explain: "It's all about being grateful for the blessings you have in your life, and understanding that everything worth having is hard work.
"You may assume it's just 'luck' but there's a lot more to it. I want everyone to celebrate everything they are thankful for, and take a second to reflect on what you've achieved. I love the percussion on the track and the bass line really makes you want to dance."
Fleur has also dropped the music video for 'Lucky', it has a summer vibe and even includes footage from her wedding day.
WATCH: The music video for Fleur East's 'Lucky'
What is Fleur East's album called?
Fleur East released her second album 'Fearless' in 2020. The singer teased fans in the run up to the album's release with information about it, including sharing the track listing, telling her fans: ''My album “Fearless' is out March 20th! And the physical copy is available for pre order NOW Link In Bio I’m having an exclusive, intimate Album launch party on release day and YOU could be there!
'Head to my story and swipe up for a chance to win a place at the event. Can’t wait to see you there! Got some surprises in store for the lucky few who attend ❤'.
Fleur also shared the album artwork with shows the singer wearing a long brown coat, and lying on a cushion.
Who has Fleur East collaborated with?
Before releasing her debut solo single 'Sax' Fleur featured on DJ Fresh's song 'Turn It Up', which was part of his album ‘Nextlevelism’ in 2012. Fleur also toured with the 'Hot Right Now' DJ.
Although not a collaboration as such, Fleur East and Little Mix sang a mix of their songs including 'Sax' and 'Black Magic' on The X Factor in 2015.
Their performance was a massive hit with the audience and in January 2020 Fleur replied to a fan's tweet about the performance saying, 'Yes! Loved this!!X'.
Who would Fleur East want to collaborate with?
In January 2020, Fleur East interviewed will.i.am and speaking about collabs, Fleur joked she and will.i.am could do a collaboration if she changed her name to fl.e.ur.
In May 2022, Fleur hinted that she would love to collaborate with Spice Girl Mel C after the pair reunited at The MEN Pride of Manchester Awards. Speaking to the Daily Star Fleur said: "100 per cent, I'm there, it's not even a question.
"That is a life goal, I would love that."
However the Hits Radio presenter did explain: "I could never replace them. I could never do that but maybe a duet with them, that would be fun.
"To do a collaboration with them on stage."
Going on to explain: "(It would be) a mash-up, similar to Little Mix when we did Sax Magic, that is one my highlights of life, I absolutely loved it."
What music is most important to Fleur?
Opening up about her father who sadly passed away in 2020, Fleur revealed the influence his taste in music has had on her. She explained: "Van Morrison was my Dad’s favourite artist and growing up my Dad used to play him all the time. At the time I was like ‘I just want to listen to the Spice Girls’ but as I got older I started to really appreciate Van Morrison as an artist. After I lost my Dad two years ago any time, I want to feel a sense of comfort and calm I listen to 'Brown Eyed Girl' – I love it."
Was Fleur East on The Masked Singer?
Fleur East was not on The Masked Singer, but while the show was on, former co-host Greg, and James - Fleur's co-host, thought she was Octopus on the TV show in 2020. Fleur repeatedly denied being on the hit TV show, however she was forced to do a lie detector test live on the Hits Radio Breakfast show, with the results being inconclusive.
Greg and James also thought Fleur could be Daisy because of the clues. "It does say Daisy's real name is based upon the seeds that she grew from," Greg said. With James adding, she had been: "Uprooted from her home soil", which would fit with Fleur having moved from London to Manchester to present the Hits Radio Breakfast show.
As the lie detector test didn't seem to reveal much, Greg and James decided to ask The Darkness' Justin Hawkins. In week two, Justin was revealed as Chameleon, so he joined us on Hits Radio to tell us more about the show, and what it was like backstage at The Masked Singer.
However, despite asking Justin if he'd seen Fleur backstage, he admitted the security was so tight he hadn't seen anyone, so Greg and James are still none the wiser.
Here at Hits Radio, we also caught up with will.i.am, and asked him if HE'D been on The Masked Singer, to which it seemed he couldn't keep a straight face. 🤔
Watch Fleur East talking to will.i.am on Hits Radio:
Who was Daisy on The Masked Singer?
Singer Kelis was later revealed to be Daisy in The Masked Singer, however she also revealed that she doesn't know who the other singers were! Speaking on Lorraine, Kelis explained: "The weirdest thing is being there and not having contact with anyone at all. You have shirts on that say ‘don’t speak to me’. And you’re not allowed to talk to anybody.
"You have no idea what’s going on. That’s the most bizarre part of the whole thing about being there and being quiet."
The final of The Masked Singer took place on 15th February, with Girls Aloud's Nicola Roberts winning, after being revealed as the Queen Bee.
Did Fleur East win I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here?
Fleur East was on I'm a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here in 2018 and although she didn't win, she did make it to 4th place.
Fleur was the eighth person to be eliminated from the show, in the year that Harry Redknapp won. Fleur's ability to come up with songs on the spot was a huge hit with viewers such as her, 'I Like My Bum' anthem in the video below.
Speaking about her time on the show, she said: "The experience was amazing but a lot more daunting than The X Factor. Singing was what I knew, it’s my passion, my love, but then going to the jungle was weird. Even the name, I’m A Celebrity.., at that point I didn’t even see myself as a celebrity per se but I had the most amazing time.
"I made the most incredible memories and friends for life. Harry Redknapp and I are still in touch, he came to my wedding with his wife, and I go out with his granddaughter. Harry always used to get me to sing Celine Dion to him so I always sang 'My Heart Will Go On' round the campfire to Harry."
Watch Fleur East singing on I'm A Celebrity:
In 2019, Fleur also starred on I'm A Celebrity: Extra Camp. Fleur took to her Instagram Stories to show fans the set up in the Australian radio studio, where she was presenting the show from. The presenter told fans: "Good morning, or good afternoon if you're from Australia. So I'm connected here, you can see the studio back in Manchester, (good times). I'm going to be on the Extra Camp tonight..."
When was Fleur East on Saturday Night Takeaway?
Fleur East appeared in the 2021 series of Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway to give 'takeaway getaways' to lucky winners. In each episode Fleur would knock on an unsuspecting viewer's door and give them a free holiday!
She shared a post on Instagram with photos from her time on the show and the caption: 'I can’t believe last night was the last show of the series! I’ve had such an incredible time working on @itvtakeaway with an amazing team! Last night was a lot of fun - sad to see it end, but really pleased to have been a part of the madness! Until next time! 🌈✨'
Fleur returned for the 2022 and 2023 series of the show.
Is Fleur East married?
She is! Fleur and her long-term boyfriend Marcel married in June 2019, three months after the pair got engaged.
Fleur, who looked stunning in her wedding dress, shared a number of photos from her special day on Instagram, telling her fans, 'I’ve literally never smiled so much in my life and I didn’t think that was possible! It was the most magical day ever!! ✨😍'.
A clip from their wedding day can also be seen in the music video for her single 'Lucky' released on 31st January 2020.
In March 2024, the pair welcomed their first child, Nova, into the world, announcing the news in a sweet post.
Who is Fleur East's husband?
Fleur East's husband is called Marcel Badiane-Robin and the pair got married in 2019. In a sweet post celebrating his birthday, Fleur said: 'Happy birthday to the most special man in my life. Twelve years together and still feels new everyday. The true reason I am who I am today, I couldn’t do life without him.'
Has Fleur East had her baby?
She sure has! The star revealed the lovely news on 31st March 2024 that she had welcomed her baby girl, sharing a sweet photo of her carrying her daughter, Nova. Fleur captioned the image: 'And just like that, our baby girl, Nova, is here!! Our daughter entered the world via squat position into the arms of my Husband and I on our living room floor! 🤣 One day I will share my birth story with you (what a RIDE!), but for now, we are resting and doing well. So thankful to the amazing midwives who were by my side, my birthing partners (my auntie Tina and my Husband @marcel__robin ) and all of our family who have been helping out and showering us with love. It really does take a village! So grateful to God for this blessing. Our little Nova was born on the 22nd March and it feels like she’s always been here. ❤️😘🍼✨'. (sic)
Fleur shared the lovely news in January 2024 that she and Marcel are expecting their first child together, posting a photo which showed her baby bump. Captioning the beautiful snap, Fleur wrote: '2024 is gonna be different…👶❤️.'
What did Marcel think about Fleur being on Strictly?
According to Fleur it's helped her marriage! She said on The Graham Norton Show: "The show’s been a blessing for my marriage, it’s been great.
"We’ve been together for 12 years and how often in your marriage do you dress up and look different every week, and get to do all these sexy dances in front of your husband? After the Argentine tango it was like we got married again! It was wonderful."
Marcel was at all of Fleur's Strictly shows and throughout her time on the show, Marcel and Vito also become good friends!
Does Fleur East have a twin sister?
Fleur's sister Keshia is six years younger than Fleur but the pair do look alike!
During the Coronavirus lockdown Fleur celebrated her sister's birthday by sharing some photos of the pair, including one at Fleur's wedding.
Fleur captioned her photos, 'Today we celebrate my lil sis, my partner in crime, my spirit animal. KESHY!! Happy lockdown birthday! What a strange year it’s been! But so happy and thankful to have you by my side through it all. So grateful we have each other! Love you TOO much! ❤️🎈🎁🎉'.
What does Fleur East's sister do?
Fleur East's sister Keshia is a make-up artist.
Fleur East's sister joins her on Strictly Come Dancing
In Week Seven of Strictly Come Dancing, Fleur's sister Keisha joined them in rehearsals to watch her and Vito practice the Waltz.
Fleur was glad to have her sister there after being in the dance off for the second time the week before, and Keisha said: "Me and Fleur have always been thick as thieves, it's been really nice to come and be there for her and look after her for once."
Watch Fleur East and Vito Coppola dance the Waltz:
Who was Fleur East's Dad?
Fleur East's Dad sadly passed away in early 2020, and the Hits Radio Breakfast presenter paid tribute to her Dad in a moving message on Instagram. Fleur's caption read, 'Daddy East, Max, the ultimate G!
'What a man you were! So young at heart, always living in the moment! Swagger in abundance and such an unforgettable presence. Loved by so many! You were always my biggest fan! Cheering me on until the end.'
Fleur continued, 'You taught me and Keshia to be confident and to always chase our dreams. I will forever continue to make you proud. I’m so happy you saw us achieve so much. Every note I sing, every song I write and everything I do, will be for you. This album is for you Dad. Love you so much Daddy Darling. Have an amazing time up there! See you soon 💔✨🙌🕊.'
She also shared a number of photos and a video, including a photo of her Dad walking her down the aisle at her wedding to Marcel Badiane-Robin in 2019.
Fleur opens up about losing her father
While on her Hits Radio show, Fleur opened up about losing her dad and how it's the hardest challenge she has ever had to face. She also revealed that he is the reason she chose to do Strictly Come Dancing.
Watch Fleur talk about facing challenges:
How old is Fleur East?
Fleur East was born on 29th October 1987 and at the time of writing she is 37-years-old.
How tall is Fleur East?
Fleur is 161cm, which is 5ft 3 1/2.
Where did Fleur East grow up?
Fleur East grew up in Walthamstow, London.
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